India, June 27 -- For young techies, many in their 20s and early 30s, the question is: Is Bengaluru's sky-high property prices, fragmented city layouts, traffic, infrastructure challenges, and recurring flood issues still worth the premium, or is Hyderabad the smarter long-term bet?

The debate has gained momentum on online forums like Reddit, where tech workers are actively discussing the trade-offs between India's two leading IT hubs.

A 25-year-old software engineer wrote, "Bengaluru offers better career opportunities and a thriving startup culture, but with it comes punishing traffic, sky-high property prices, and a fragmented city layout."

"Hyderabad, on the other hand, promises better infrastructure, lower costs, and a more central...